The German state of Silesia is the glorious birthplace of the distinguished surname Schoenfe. In the medieval era, Germany was fragmented and inhabited by numerous Barbarian tribes, who fought amongst themselves for control of the land. The ancient dukedom of Silesia derived its name from the Germanic tribe named the Silingers, who occupied Silesia between the 2nd and the 6th centuries.
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Early Origins of the Schoenfe family
The surname Schoenfe was first found in Saxony, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in economic, political, and in particular military affairs.
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Early History of the Schoenfe family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Schoenfe research. Another 180 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1260, 1594, 1609, 1648, 1684, 1739, 1788, 1793 and 1870 are included under the topic Early Schoenfe History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Schoenfe Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Schoenfeld, Schoenfelder, Schonfelder, Schoenfeldt, Schonfeld and many more.
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Early Notables of the Schoenfe family
Prominent bearers of the family name Schoenfe at this time were
Johann Georg Schoenfelder, pastor of Fischamend, and his brothers Johann Moritz Schoenberger, Doctor of Medicine, and Georg Heinrich Schoenberger, Doctor of Law, who were all ennobled in 1739
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Migration of the Schoenfe family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johan Schonfeldt, who came to Philadelphia in 1733; as did Friedrich Schonfelder in 1737; and Christian Schonfeld in 1733. August Schoenfeld arrived in Philadelphia in 1876.
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